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What a gem of the movie, that stays with me so long after watching. With the theatrical setting and good dialog, it took its time to burn its quiet significance into my mind. This film is a cultural achievement, if not necessary for syfy genre, then rather for crossing between philosophy and theology, both being the belief systems. A movie for non-believers, believers, fervent believers, agnostics, atheists, know-it-betters, know-it-all-ers. What would you want , as a human, out of the entirety of human experience? HUMAN experience?

Mind opening!

Many enthusiastic words were said about main characters and actors portraying them, so deservingly, that I am not going to repeat them. The production diverted attention from special effects, probably due to budget, and instead created almost theatrical drama, with the very good result. In fact, it is a sample of how to detoxify a lot of overproduced CG heavy shows from effects that sacrifice the story. Despite limitations, the show creates the very rich word, giving each protagonist something to think (and us by proxy). I want to especially appreciate the supporting cast! There is a scene (in Lotus Pier) when one of elders summarises villain in ONE SENTENCE, illustrating the difference between smarts and wisdom. Not bad for the show that supposed to be an eye-candy. I am very thankful that Netflix was able to bring this series to western audience. I highly recommend it, to exercise our cynical souls to actually flex some feelings.